Economic cost of a case of diarrhoea in Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo: A cost of illness study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diarrhoea is one of the leading causes of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) among children below five years, though the proportion of the burden occurring amongst those aged over 70 is increasing. The cost of treating and managing diarrhoea can place a burden on individuals, their households, and society in general. The cost can be high but is often undocumented, and many studies focus on children or hospitalised patients only. This study aimed to estimate the economic cost per case of diarrhoea amongst individuals of any age in Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Methods

The study was cross-sectional and retrospective, and based on a household survey approximately representative of the city undertaken in September 2021. Data on quantities and prices of

SUBMITTER: Katana PV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11542808 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature